Mechanical System Engineer – Aerospace Structures

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical System Engineer to join our dynamic team at S.A.B. Aerospace’s headquarters in Benevento. You will work on the definition, design and analysis of mechanical and structural solutions for space‑related hardware, supporting both concept studies and detailed product development.

Key responsibilities

• Derive specific mechanical and structural requirements from high‑level customer needs.
• Support concept and trade studies in coordination with System Engineering.
• Define mechanical architecture and perform design and analysis of metallic and composite structures, considering manufacturability and integration constraints.
• Prepare procurement specifications and manage subcontractor delivery up to acceptance.
• Provide engineering support for qualification of manufacturing processes and hardware integration.
• Develop test plans and specifications for static and dynamic mechanical tests.
• Assist Quality Assurance with NCR disposition and interface specification development.
• Lead technical meetings with customers and multidisciplinary teams.

Required profile

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a comparable field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the space industry.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus.
• Experience with ESA projects and familiarity with ECSS standards.

Required skills

• Mechanical design of metallic and composite aerospace structures.
• Structural analysis and hand‑calculation methods.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and techniques for space hardware.
• Preparation of procurement specifications and subcontractor management.
• Test planning for static and dynamic mechanical tests.
• Quality‑assurance activities, including NCR handling.
• Interface specification development.
• Understanding of ESA project requirements and ECSS standards.